What is a “nighttime economy?”

The term refers to the countless economic and cultural activities — formal and informal — that take place between 6pm and 6am. Participating in the local nighttime economy can be as simple as going out to eat a meal, attending a concert, or even just working during the evening.

A couple out for date night, the movie theater attendant who takes their tickets, the restaurant server who takes their dinner order, the babysitter who watches their kids, and the rideshare driver who takes them home have all participated in the nighttime economy.

ONE Denver views the nighttime economy as an invaluable asset that should be elevated with community-led policies and practices that support its growth.